[classicman]

Thanks all. Yes, clod - I'd like to have another offer from anyone at this point to compare, but apparently that's not going to happen.
I spoke with him again today. He really wants me. Said he'd get the offer to me today - in writing as I requested. Been burned too many times being too trusting.
Went Birding all morning with my oldest & best friend. I was thinking how nice it will be to spend some time with him, but wasn't sure what to expect from my first birding experience being in the dead of winter. We had a blast. Pics to follow in that thread.